Transporting animals

In the hold, in the cabin or by freight… On certain types of aircraft or for certain destinations, transporting animals may be limited or prohibited.

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Animals allowed and transport rules

In the hold

Accepted animals A dog or cat weighing more than 8 kg / 17 lb and up to a maximum weight of 75 kg / 165.3 lb must be transported in the hold. Transporting animals in the hold is limited to 3 animals maximum per passenger. Please note this number may be restricted, depending on the aircraft type. In addition, please let us know when booking your ticket that you intend to transport your pet in the hold.

Ban on transporting snub-nosed animals in the hold Snub-nosed animals (such as pugs, boxers, bulldogs and Shih Tzu dogs, or Persian and Burmese cats) are not permitted for transport in the hold on flights provided by Air France.

Transport rules- Your pet must be at least 10 weeks old* and have all required vaccines. - You must respect the conditions of transport indicated in the
"Conditions for transporting a dog or cat in the hold":
travel container size, materials, locking mechanisms, etc. On Air France flights, only hard plastic or fiberglass travel containers fastened by bolts and approved by the IATA (International Air Transport Association) are accepted. In the event of non-compliance with instructions provided in this document, your pet will be denied boarding.
- You must print and present the form
“Conditions for transporting a dog or cat in the hold”
at the airport.

Flight procedures

Please arrive at the check-in counter 3 hours before departure for an intercontinental flight, or 2 hours before a flight departing within France or Europe (including flights between Europe and North Africa or Israel).

If you have a connecting flight, please ensure that you have at least 2 hours between flights. You can check in your pet for the first leg of your trip only. Between connecting flights, you must have enough time to collect your baggage and pet, and check them in again for the second flight. You must have all documents required by the authorities in the country in which you have a connection: you will have to undergo police and immigration procedures before boarding your connecting flight.

During your flight: the captain will be informed that your pet is in the hold and will take the necessary steps to ensure its comfort during the flight (lighting, heating).

Taking a connecting flight via Paris-Charles de Gaulle or Paris-Orly airport? Please note that animals traveling in the hold are not accepted on board the
Bus Direct
service.

Please contact our telephone sales team with any additional questions or concerns.

* 8 weeks for flights within metropolitan France (including Corsica) and flights between metropolitan France and Guadeloupe, Martinique and Reunion. Your pet must be at least 15 weeks old for flights between metropolitan France and French Guiana.

In the cabin

Animals acceptedWith prior approval from our Customer Service team, you may transport a dog or cat weighing no more than 8 kg / 17 lb (including its transport bag or container) in the cabin.

To be accepted on board, your pet must be at least 10 weeks old and have all required vaccines. On flights within metropolitan France (including Corsica), and between metropolitan France and Guadeloupe, Martinique and Reunion, the minimum age required is 8 weeks. On flights between metropolitan France and French Guiana, your pet must be at least 15 weeks old.

From 19 June 2017 Air France no longer accepts pets in the Business cabin on intercontinental flights. For its safety, your dog or cat must travel in the hold. Please note: snub-nosed animals are not permitted in the hold.

Travel in the cabin for snub-nosed animals In high-stress situations, snub-nosed animals, such as pugs, bulldogs, boxers, Pekingese, Shih Tzu or Persian cats, are prone to respiratory problems. Therefore, before attempting to travel by air with your pet, please first obtain advice from your vet.

Regulations

Your animal must have all required vaccines in order to be permitted on board.

All dogs and cats traveling within the European Union must be identified by an electronic chip. It should also possess a European passport. Provided and completed by an authorized veterinarian, the passport identifies your pet and certifies that it is properly vaccinated.

Please note: For travel to Ireland, Sweden, the United Kingdom or Malta, additional sanitary conditions apply. We recommend that you check with the embassy of your destination country.

For travel outside the European Union, consider the regulations enforced in the originating and destination countries (vaccinations, quarantine, etc.).